Study room regulations

Visitors to the study room are requested to observe the following regulations:

The visitor must complete a study room form, listing the objects and archival/library material they are consulting.

The visitor must give all bags, coats and cases into the custody of the departmental staff for safe keeping before entering the study room.

Smoking, using mobile phones, eating, drinking or chewing gum is not allowed in the study room.

The visitor must remain within the study room and reception areas unless accompanied by a member of the departmental staff, and when examining an object will be supervised at all times.

The visitor must take particular care not to damage or impair any object or archival/library material in the collection; objects will be moved by a member of departmental staff. For certain categories of material visitors may be required to wear gloves; facilities for washing hands will be provided.

The making of rubbings or other impressions by visitors is not permitted. Photography is allowed at the discretion of the department, and a copyright waiver form must be completed; photographs, ektachromes and slides can be ordered from the departmental photographic officer.

If a visitor wishes to bring an object of their own into the study room for comparison, they should obtain the prior consent of the department.

The visitor may not leave the study room until the supervising officer is satisfied that all objects and material examined by them are in good order. The study room reserves the right to examine visitors' bags.

In the case of an emergency evacuation of the building, visitors will be requested to leave the department as quickly as possible, and staff will assist them to ensure their safety.

Infringement of the regulations may, at the discretion of the Keeper or Assistant Keepers, result in exclusion from the study room.